Senegal—Female Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #81 of 86Updated April 2026
Latest Value
41.5%
2023
YoY Change
+7.7%
2019 → 2023
Global Rank
#81
of 86 countries
Maximum
41.5%
2023
Minimum
29.3%
2002
CAGR
+1.7%
11 years
Last
41.5%
Previous
38.5%
Highest
41.5%
Lowest
29.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Senegal's female literacy rate (%) was 41.5% in 2023, ranking #81 out of 86 countries. This represents a +7.7% change from 2019. Over the past 11 years, the highest recorded value was 41.5% (2023) and the lowest was 29.3% (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41.5% | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 38.5% | -5.1% |
| 2018 | 40.6% | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 39.8% | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 37.7% | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 35.2% | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| 2011 | 40.3% | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 37.4% | +13.4% |
| 2006 | 33.0% | +12.8% |
| 2002 | 29.3% |
Top Countries — Female Literacy Rate (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uzbekistan | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 2 | Tuvalu | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 3 | Russian Federation | 99.9% | 2021 |
| 4 | San Marino | 99.9% | 2022 |
| 5 | Turkmenistan | 99.9% | 2022 |
| 6 | Armenia | 99.9% | 2023 |
| 7 | Azerbaijan | 99.7% | 2023 |
| 8 | Nauru | 99.7% | 2023 |
| 9 | Georgia | 99.6% | 2024 |
| 10 | Spain | 99.6% | 2021 |